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Study reveals exercise stimulates neuron growth, paving way for new therapies in nerve repair

The study by engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), published in Advanced Healthcare Materials, focuses on how physical activity may influence nerve cell regeneration, providing hope for future treatments for neurodegenerative illnesses and nerve injury.

Mystery illness claims sixth child in J&K, death toll reaches 17

'Not a new strain': China dismisses 'scaremongering' over HMPV

Post-COVID improved testing reveals previously undiagnosed viruses, says former WHO chief scientist

HMPV not likely a concern for India but a 'winter challenge'

Respiratory illnesses are common, especially during the monsoon and winter seasons, but Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) has not emerged as a major cause for concern in India. There are several reasons for this, including the country’s demographic profile, environmental factors, existing healthcare infrastructure, and the ongoing management of respiratory diseases.

After outbreak in China, India's first cases of HMPV reported in Karnataka and Gujarat amid 'national surveillance'

Two babies have been diagnosed with the human metapneumovirus during a routine check-up at Bengaluru's Baptist Hospital and one infant in Ahmedabad but all three are well on their way to recovery, according to the government. The news, however, led to a sharp drop in the stock market, with Nifty losing 1.4% and Sensex falling over 1,100 points.

China calls HMPV 'winter occurrence', no cause for alarm, says India

Terming Human Metapneumovirus like any other respiratory virus that causes the common cold, and could cause flu-like symptoms, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) official Dr Atul Goel asked people not to panic over the spread of the virus in China.

India steps up surveillance of influenza cases as 'COVID-like' virus spreads across China

The Western Pacific Region of the World Health Organization (WHO) noted an increase in acute respiratory infections between Dec 16-22, which include seasonal influenza, rhinovirus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and HMPV in China.

Know science behind disinfectants killing only 99.9% of germs

The killing or inactivating of microbes follows a logarithmic decay pattern, which is essentially the opposite of exponential growth. Here, while the number of microbes decreases over time, the rate of death becomes slower as the number of microbes becomes smaller.

Ex-cricketer Vinod Kambli's brain condition 'not stable,' says doctor treating him for brain clots

After being admitted to Mumbai's Akruti Hospital in a "critical condition," Kambli released his first statement, saying, "I am alive (only) because of doctors."